All Volaris articles
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NewsUS revokes approval for Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and Volaris routes amid Mexico City slot dispute
The Trump administration has disapproved more than a dozen current and planned routes operated by Mexican carriers including Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and Volaris, escalating a dispute over airport slot restrictions and “open skies” obligations.
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NewsVolaris wraps up A319 operations amid ongoing fleet renewal
Volaris has officially ceased operating Airbus A319s, a type that once made up more than half of the Mexican discounter’s fleet.
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NewsVolaris experiences uptick in A320neo groundings amid P&W engine recall
Long among the world’s most-affected airlines by the geared turbofan engine recall initiated by Pratt & Whitney, Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris is seeing slightly more Airbus narrowbodies grounded for inspections and repairs.
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NewsVolaris and Copa close to completing codeshare
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris plans to enter a codeshare agreement with Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines.
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NewsVolaris ‘carefully planning’ GTF engine removals through at least 2027
Following a year in which it averaged more than 30 Airbus jets out of service for Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engine removals, Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris does not foresee its fleet availability issues being resolved anytime soon.
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Airline BusinessVolaris weathers Pratt GTF storm and expects continuity from new Mexican president
Mexican ultra low-cost carrier Volaris is digging itself out of a hole caused by Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan engine recall, shifting capacity into US markets, and expecting stability and continuation in aviation policy from the country’s new president
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NewsMexico’s Volaris reports profit of $37 million during the third quarter
Volaris posted a profit of $37 million as it continued to deal with fallout relating to the Pratt & Whitney engine inspections that have affected its Airbus A320-family fleet.
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NewsVolaris posts $10m second-quarter profit on 17% lower capacity
Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris earned $10 million in the second quarter of the year, up from $6 million last year, as the company mitigates the effects of the Pratt & Whitney engine inspection recall.
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NewsFrontier and Volaris renew codeshare vows with eyes on transborder collaboration
Frontier Airlines has revived its codeshare partnership with Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Volaris in a move that both carriers believe will expand their respective horizons.
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NewsVolaris remains ‘sceptical’ of Pratt & Whitney progress on GTF engines, says CEO
Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris is facing an uphill battle in 2024 as it deals with a capacity shortfall caused by a substantial part of its Pratt & Whitney-powered narrowbody fleet being out of service for much of the year.
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NewsVolaris squeezes out $33m first-quarter profit despite capacity cut due to GTF groundings
Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris has disclosed a first-quarter profit of $33 million – its first since 2019 – as the company kept a sharp eye on costs and despite the hit to capacity caused by the enforced grounding of Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF)-powered aircraft.
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NewsVolaris reports $8m profit for 2023 as demand rises
Mexican ultra low-cost carrier Volaris reported a full-year profit of $8 million as the company resized operations and capitalised on strong demand.
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NewsVolaris expects to cut capacity by up to 18% in 2024 as GTF impact hits
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris expects reduce its full-year capacity in terms of available seat miles (ASM) by between 16-18% in 2024 as it contends with increased inspections of some of the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans (GTFs) powering its Airbus A320neo-family jets.
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NewsMore than half of Volaris’ Airbus jets may require Pratt engine inspections
More than half of Volaris’s fleet could be affected by the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine issues, the low-cost carrier’s executives say.
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NewsVolaris posts third-quarter loss, gears up for GTF mitigation and more US flights
Mexican discount carrier Volaris lost $39 million in the third quarter of 2023 and is planning to beef up its service to the USA while warning about flight disruptions caused by Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engine issues.
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Airline BusinessMexican airline growth story impresses despite state interventions
The country’s airlines are powering out of Covid-19 but airport and competitive challenges complicate the outlook
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NewsVolaris revises earnings expectations due to P&W engine issues
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has revised its full-year capacity and earnings expectations due to additional inspections of its Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engines.
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NewsVivaAerobus introduces new US routes with other Mexican airlines expected to follow suit
Mexican low-cost carrier VivaAerobus has been quick to announce new routes to the USA after the US aviation regulator’s long-awaited decision to lift the country’s safety status back to Category 1 after more than two years.
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Airline BusinessHow airlines are investing in their digital futures
While battling antiquated IT systems and legacy practices remains a significant barrier, most carriers are investing in their digital futures, cognisant of the big revenue and cost benefits
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NewsUS ready to return Mexico to ‘Category 1’ safety status: report
The Federal Aviation Administration is reportedly poised to upgrade Mexico to “Category 1” safety status once again, clearing the way for airlines of both countries to add transborder capacity to their schedules.